Ferncast's latest podcast welcomes Martin Collett, Chief Executive Officer of English Rural Housing Association. With over twenty years' experience in rural housing and his farming heritage, Martin brings valuable insights to the conversation. As a corporate member of the Chartered Institute of Housing and University of London graduate, he has cultivated significant expertise in rural community development. His distinguished board portfolio includes trustee positions with the Albert Kennedy Trust and Plunkett Foundation, alongside his directorship of the Rural Services Network. Having previously chaired the Rural Housing Alliance, Martin offers a wealth of knowledge on the challenges and opportunities facing Britain's rural communities.
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Ferncast's latest podcast welcomes Martin Collett, Chief Executive Officer of English Rural Housing Association. With over twenty years' experience in rural housing and his farming heritage, Martin brings valuable insights to the conversation. As a corporate member of the Chartered Institute of Housing and University of London graduate, he has cultivated significant expertise in rural community development. His distinguished board portfolio includes trustee positions with the Albert Kennedy Trust and Plunkett Foundation, alongside his directorship of the Rural Services Network. Having previously chaired the Rural Housing Alliance, Martin offers a wealth of knowledge on the challenges and opportunities facing Britain's rural communities.
James Wright is a farmer, agri-tech entrepreneur, and political advocate based on Exmoor. Combining his background in business and agriculture, James has led pioneering projects, including directing an insect farming company transforming animal feed and heading a software firm supporting 6,500 small businesses. Elected as a councillor in 2019, he has championed rural causes, securing £1.6 million in Levelling Up funding and establishing a Nature Recovery Network in partnership with a Wildlife Trust.
As South West Chairman of the Conservative Rural Forum, James advocates for rural communities and was the 2024 parliamentary candidate for Bath, cutting the Liberal Democrat majority substantially. A dedicated community leader, he volunteers as a chaplain for the Farming Community Network and is a governor at Petroc College. James farms beef and sheep with his wife on Exmoor and holds a degree in business alongside a postgraduate certificate in agriculture.
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Ferncast's latest podcast welcomes Martin Collett, Chief Executive Officer of English Rural Housing Association. With over twenty years' experience in rural housing and his farming heritage, Martin brings valuable insights to the conversation. As a corporate member of the Chartered Institute of Housing and University of London graduate, he has cultivated significant expertise in rural community development. His distinguished board portfolio includes trustee positions with the Albert Kennedy Trust and Plunkett Foundation, alongside his directorship of the Rural Services Network. Having previously chaired the Rural Housing Alliance, Martin offers a wealth of knowledge on the challenges and opportunities facing Britain's rural communities.
